The Christmas season is made extra special by time spent with a favorite auntie.A charmingly illustrated family of bunnies welcomes Auntie into their warren for holiday fun. Auntie and a young bunny relative enjoy baking together, trimming the tree, listening to carols sung by a host of woodland creatures, and building a snowbunny, among other activities. Their forest home is richly adorned with cheery décor, with a blanket of white snow atop the warren. Rhyming text gently narrates, and the loving relationship between aunt and child is demonstrated through hugs, kisses, and kind words. Sweet details, like Christmas tree ornaments made from carrots and pine cones, add to the cozy and cheerful feel. Young readers will love sharing this story with their own aunties at Christmastime. Blank lines printed in the back serve as a space where an aunt can write a special message to a "favorite bunny," and the opposite page has an area where a photo of auntie and child can be glued, turning this book into a keepsake. (This book was reviewed digitally.)A Yuletide tale featuring irresistible bunnies that also spotlights a cherished relationship. (Picture book. 0-5)

PreS-K —Christmas is a magical time of the year, and it becomes even more special while in the company of a beloved auntie. When Auntie Bunny comes to visit her bunny kin for Christmas, the time they spend together is filled with love and delight. From baking and painting to playing and decorating, there are innumerable memorable moments to share. As the day goes by, the Christmas spirit fills everyone, and the affection of one special Auntie resonates within the heart of her loved one. Favorite aunties and their young nieces and nephews will love reading this heartwarming book together, especially as they reminisce about the many joys they have shared. The book is designed to be given as a gift, with a page at the beginning for a dedication and space at the end for a special note and photograph to be added. These inclusions transform this book into a treasured family keepsake, especially as young children get older. This delightful story incorporates short, rhyming couplets with illustrations of cheerful and cozy woodland creatures. Though bunnies are the central characters of the story, their human-like behaviors help readers easily connect with them. Carefully selected words and phrases make the text enjoyable as a read-aloud, and young children will especially enjoy reading this tale on the lap of a treasured auntie. VERDICT This highly giftable book lovingly celebrates the relationship between a favorite aunt and her young niece or nephew.—Mary Lanni